Europa (earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) May 2026

: In 1967, Carlos Santana improvised a melody to comfort a friend's sister during a distressing drug experience . He initially titled this fragment "The Mushroom Lady's Coming to Town".

: Every other verse concludes with a Picardy cadence , moving from a minor key to a major one to evoke a sense of hope. Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile)

: Years later, while touring with Earth, Wind & Fire in Manchester, England, Santana revisited the melody. Tom Coster helped refine the harmonic structure , leading to the completed composition. : In 1967, Carlos Santana improvised a melody